Violet Palmer to officiate playoffs
 

Congrats to her. I didn't get up early enough to see the interview on GMA though.

http://abcnews.go.com/GMA/ESPNSports/story?id=1870815

The wait is over.
 

Good for her. It is about time.

Peace

That is so cool, congrats Violet.

What a great accomplishment. She deserves it.

Z

Ok, I'm not sure I can pull this off, but:

<font size = +3><font color = red>You go girl!</font size></font>

I'm sure... you didn't! :D

Tom - :p <font></font>

Congrats to her, it's quite a milestone!

I went to her camp last year and asked her about working the playoffs. She told me that last year she was an alternate in the first round. She said that she was on about the same time line as the other officials that started when she did and was hoping to get playoff games this year or next year.

It is a huge accomplishment and I am sure she is very proud.

You were at her camp last year? Honestly, one of the best camps I've ever been to. Looks like she's not holding it this year, however. I haven't heard for sure.

I hope she does have her camp... what a role model and inspiration...for us female rookies!!!!!

A couple years ago, I attended a camp in Orlando and had the distinct pleasure of being observed by Violet. She is an outstanding official and has an outstanding teaching style. I wish her the absolute best, and I couldn't be happier that she is finally working the post-season.

Agree, she's quite a lady.

I can't believe you'd say such a thing. . .

What makes you say that, Honey Bunny?

Ahhh geeze, we gonna go thru this self-flagellation again?

I'm going whale hunting instead.

1) What do you mean <b>"we"</b>?:confused:

2) Good luck, Pip. I'll take the whale and give you 5-1. OK?

Pip? Whatever happened to <s>Naomi</s> Ishmael?

Not sure, but I heard some stories about him and Queequeg......:eek:

C'mon...they had a sleep over & stayed up all night, what's the big deal? Too much Starbucks if you ask me.

How did she play NCAA in '85 and today be 33? :confused:

My ol' pappy used to say: a smart man does not ask about a woman's age or weight. ;)

Born: July 20, 1964

Four-year captain and letter winner playing basketball in college; team won the NCAA Division II Finals in 1985 and 1986.

The rate at which a woman's age advances decreases by 2x once they reach 29. ;)

Hey, the ocean was a cold and lonely place back then...give 'em a break!

Camp
 

I just got the email. She will not be holding her camp any longer. Truly one of the best camp experiences I've ever had. So good I went twice. The perspectives from the instructors as well as the one on one time breaking down tape enabled me to improve my skills tremendously.